NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida girl who is battling cancer was greeted with a special birthday parade.
This past weekend’s celebration for 6-year-old Vanessa took place after Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zaida Rojas learned about the girl’s dream to become a police officer.
Rojas sprang into action and planned the celebration along with deputies from BSO’s North Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Pompano Beach districts, as well as Vanessa’s family and friends.
When Deputy Zaida Rojas heard of Vanessa's dream to be a police officer, she sprang into action committed to making Vanessa's 6th birthday celebration a memorable one. Reaching out to her fellow public servants, BSO's North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Pompano Beach 1/3 pic.twitter.com/DD1v3LSZy2
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 24, 2021
The parade highlighted the girl’s battle with cancer and a genetic disease.
Vanessa was showered with gifts, including a bicycle and gift cards.
The community also showed their support through social media.
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